Gu Yanwu
Philologist and geographer from China
Born
July 15th, 1613
412 years ago
Died
1682
343 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
China
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A key figure in Chinese philology and geography, this scholar made significant contributions to the study of historical texts and the development of geographic knowledge during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Implemented critical methods for textual analysis, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy. Published works include studies on geographic regions and classic texts, laying the groundwork for future scholars in these fields.
Published works on Chinese geography
Developed methods in philological analysis
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